Question

question 5 of 25
which visual aid best supports the purpose of arguing against the elimination of school music programs?

a. a flow chart that shows the stages of learning to play an instrument from elementary school to high school
b. a line graph that compares student athletes and student musicians and their completion of high school diplomas
c. a bar graph that compares music students who scored higher on sat scores in reading and math than non - music students
d. a video that demonstrates a concert performance of orchestra and band students as evidence of the value of music

Explanation:

To argue against eliminating school music programs, the visual aid needs to show a tangible academic benefit of these programs. Option C uses a bar graph to present quantitative data linking music participation to higher SAT scores in core subjects (reading and math), which directly supports the value of keeping music programs by demonstrating their positive impact on academic performance. Other options focus on learning stages (A), diploma completion comparison with athletes (B, less directly tied to academic value), or performance (D, subjective value), making C the strongest evidence for the argument.

Answer:

C. A bar graph that compares music students who scored higher on SAT scores in reading and math than non-music students